Post-operative care of transplant patients

Article Abstract:

Papworth Hospital in the UK created the position of clinician's assistant for cardiopulmonary transplant patients in 1990. The clinician's assistant provides continuity of care for patients and their families right from the initial assessment to discharge after the operation. The clinician's assistant liaises with staff in the transplant continuing care unit for the 24 hours of close monitoring following the operation, providing the patients and their families with information and support, then continues providing emotional and psychological support in the recovery and readjustment period.

Evaluation, Postoperative care

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Heart to heart

Article Abstract:

Nurses at the Papworth Hospital Transplant Continuing Care Unit in the UK offer support to heart, lung and heart-lung transplant recipients under an outpatient regime. Patients may need advice on appropriate levels of physical activity, on sexual activity, or on returning to employment. They may need help with socio-psychological problems or advice on the side-effects of drugs. Nurses also educate patients about signs of organ rejection, and on the need for drug compliancy, and are alert for signs of infection or the long-term complications associated with transplant operations.

Cover Story, Lungs, Lung transplantation

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Life in the balance

Article Abstract:

Papworth Hospital is one of the UK's leading cardiothoracic centres and undertakes many successful organ transplants each year. A key to its success is the carrying out of a detailed and accurate multidisciplinary assessment of each patient in order to identify who is most likely to benefit from transplantation. The care of patients is coordinated by a clinician's assistant who is responsible for patients' progress until they are discharged.

Hospitals, Social policy

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